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Many common problems can be solved easily by utilizing the chart below. For more serious or persistent problems, contact a
Porter‑Cable service center or call 1 888 848‑5175.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove air supplyremove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑upactuation can cause injury.
sYMPTOM
Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area
Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly
Air leak near bottom of tool
Tool jams frequently
Tool does not fire
Other
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Troubleshooting
PROBlEMS
Loose screws.
Worn or damaged o‑rings or seals.
Inadequate air supply.
Worn or damaged o‑rings or seals.
Fastener jammed in nosepiece.
Loose screws.
Worn or damaged o‑rings or bumper.
Incorrect fasteners.
Fastener fragments jammed in nosepiece.
Fasteners loaded incorrectly.
Damaged fasteners.
Magazine or nose screws loose
Magazine is dirty.
Driver tip is worn or damaged.
Only a few fasteners are left in the magazine
sOlUTiOns
Tighten screws.
Install Overhaul Kit (Part # 60117).
Verify adequate air supply.
Install Overhaul Kit (Part # 60117).
See Clearing a Jammed Nail.
Tighten screws.
Install Overhaul Kit (Part # 60117).
Verify approved fasteners of correct size.
See Clearing a Jammed Nail.
Verify fasteners are loaded correctly. See To Load
Tool.
Replace damaged fasteners. See To Load Tool.
Tighten screws.
Clean magazine.
Install Driver Maintenance (Part # 60118).
Reload fasteners to begin firing again.
Contact a PORTER‑CABLE Authorized Warranty
Service Center